NATURAL
"Natural information speaks to the more immutable qualities that inform current conditions and environments"
RANKING
Countries are ranked by the Stratus Index. The lower the number the greater the need.
RANKING
Countries are ranked by the Stratus Index. The lower the number the greater the need.
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How can we use Natural data?
It is often said that “geography is destiny”. The environment has a profound effect on why things are the way they are, influencing everything from agricultural output, lifestyle and culture, connectivity, and war and conquest. Natural indicators highlight the factors that make a country what it is today. These indicators focus on the natural and built environment, highlighting specific natural barriers to the Gospel and human flourishing, as well as countries that have benefited and flourished as a result of their natural setting and built infrastructure.
This group of indicators will appeal most to those interested in history, agriculture, environmental impact, and engineers with a desire to contribute to human flourishing through building infrastructure and connectivity. These categories give context for the realities certain countries experience today. Use this filter to help better understand why things are the way they are.
DATA SOURCES
The Stratus Index is comprised of over 32 sources
Other Filtered Rankings
Filter country data according to developmental data relating to current realities of human suffering and qualities of physical well-being.
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Developmental
Developmental categories highlight a country’s current condition and practical opportunities.
Focus: education, health, and economic prosperity.
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Spiritual
Spiritual categories highlight the Christian state of nations and access to the Gospel by way of established churches, available Scripture, and proximity to Christian witness.
Focus: Adherence to Christianity and Gospel access.
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Political
Political categories highlight a country’s political situation, which often affect access and national stability.
Focus: freedom, governance, and peace.
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Social
Social categories highlight the interpersonal dynamics that contribute to human flourishing.
Focus: demographic makeup, interpersonal harmony, and social well-being.